RE: [Philmont]: tarp rope

What I find interesting is how our different Rangers in our sister crews
gave us different direction in several Philmont protocols.

Our Ranger recommended we place our packs against a tree, with covers on,
scattered outside the tent area. He said we could use the tarp if we wanted,
but most nights were dry. When it was raining, water would sometimes run
under the tarp despite our best efforts at locating a suitable spot. I
didn't like the idea of my pack laying on the ground under the tarp not
knowing if it might be in a small river when I wake up.

I never really used the tarp, but some of the boys liked to eat out of the
rain, which can be nice during monsoon season. They had no problem sitting
under it, and we used trekking poles for support. Here is a picture to show
this in action (Kelty Noah):

http://troop6bsa.org/2004-2005/Philmont/Simonis/fv64.htm

Joe Simonis
ASM T6
'04

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Our Ranger instructed us to use the tarp as the place gear was stored
overnight in camp, the crew spent little time under the tarp.

Our sister crew dispersed their packs (with covers) and had use of the tarp,
I'll let Joe comment if he chooses.

Jim
HA ASM T6
PSR '74, '04, '06
www.troop6bsa.org?cmd=philmont

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Received on Mon Mar 13 21:59:53 2006